Founded by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy in 1927, Cassina has been shaping the future of the world of interior design for over 90 years. In the 1950s, the company started industrial design in Italy with a brand-new approach by shifting from manual craftsmanship to mass production.

Having received four Compasso d’Oro awards so far, Cassina has gained expertise in carpentry and manufacture of upholstered armchairs and sofas. All products are branded with the logo “MedaMade,” which guarantees the quality and authenticity of locally manufactured designs.

Since its foundation, Cassina has always pioneered research and innovation by blending technology with traditional craftsmanship. Today, Cassina continues to represent new lifestyles and creates spaces that bring together the best of contemporary design.

Born in Paris in 1949, Philippe Starck is a designer and architect who has worked in a wide range of fields from interior design to home objects, from designing boats to watches. Starck was influenced by his father who was an aircraft engineer in most of his works.
Having studied at École Nissim de Camondo in Paris, the designer founded his first company in 1968 and designed inflatable products. Regarding design as a total concept, Starck gained fame after he designed the interiors of famous nightclubs La Main Bleue and Les BainsDouches in Paris in 1976 and 1978.
Also working as an architect, the designer has participated in many projects in Japan. Among his highlight works are the Asahi Beer Hall (1990) and the Unhex Nani-Nani office building (1989) in Tokyo. The designer received the Excellence in Design Award from Harvard Graduate School of Design in 1997.